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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

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About Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1402521199
Program director
Joanne Baker
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,505
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sponsored by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,505 applications and invited about 6.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
6.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White32%
  • Asian47%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Joanne Baker
Program coordinator
Andrea McNett
Coordinator phone
(269) 337-6361
Program phone
(269) 337-6555
Sponsoring institution
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Internal Medicine Department 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Open in Google Maps

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offer?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program received 2,505 applications and interviewed about 6.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program located?

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program is located at Internal Medicine Department 1000 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Its sponsoring institution is Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Joanne Baker. The program coordinator, Andrea McNett, is the usual contact for application questions.

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